Aid for foreign nationals2015-06-11 Following the wake of the recent xenophobic attacks around our city, the DCCI has been inundated with requests for assistance to aid foreign nationals which have been displaced. Many of these foreign nationals have been temporarily placed in several transit camps around the city, with the largest camps being located in Isipingo, Chatsworth, Phoenix and Greenwood Park. Numerous private sector
entities have come to the party to pledge their assistance. Most notably, at the DCCI Annual Gala Dinner, Pick 'n Pay pledged R 30 000 to the DCCI Xenophobia Disaster Fund. This was then graciously followed by a pledge to match this amount by Vodacom. The Chamber is thoroughly grateful to those members who have already gone out of their way to donate food parcels and volunteer their time at the various camps. However, there are several items which have been under-supplied. The most urgent needs at the camps include:
All donations of items related to mothers and babies may be delivered to the DCC Hope Centre Clinic, located at 54 Berea Road (behind the DCC Berea Church). The person to contact is Khosi Nyawo on 031 307 2691 or khosi@dcchopecentre.org.za Donations of the other items may be delivered to the BAT Centre, 45 Maritime Place, Victoria Embankment, Durban. The person to contact is Yaa Ashantewaa Archer-Ngidi on 078 585 3504 or ashantewaa@gmail.com Financial donations may be made directly into the DCCI's banking account, please use the reference "XDF"Account Name: Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry Bank: Standard Bank Branch: 040026 Account Code: 050072358 For assistance with making a financial donation, please contact Sebastian Nkwakhwa on 031 335 1049 or nkwakhwas@durbanchamber.co.za For any further assistance or clarity, please contact Prudence Shabalala service@durbanchamber.co.za or Justice Matarutse matarutsej@durbanchamber.co.za |
Aid for foreign nationals
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